Pipefitter

Duties Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision.
Receives assignments through Information Work Management System (IWMS), supervisor or work leader.
Interprets and works independently from building plans, drawings, sketches, specifications, technical manuals and oral instructions.
Responds to building emergencies.
Plans and implements projects from initial layout to completion when accuracy, fit, structural soundness and compliance with building standards are essential.
Plans and lays out the route, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion and operation of various piping systems and equipment.
Determines and creates pipefitting guidelines, plans and layouts.
Connects, solders, brazes, and maintains lines for air, natural gas, manufactured gas, sewage, water fixtures and facilities such as the following: Hydrants, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, sanitary lines, water mains, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, dishwashing machines, unit gas heaters, stoves and air compression equipment.
Installs, modifies and repairs piping systems by setting up system routes and locating, placing and cutting route openings through which pipes pass or in which equipment will be installed.
Places hangers for proper pitch and elevation.
Determines and installs items such as risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges and pressure regulators to support the system pressure and operation of piping systems and equipment.
Installs piping system equipment, plans and completes the routing and placement of the piping system leading to installed equipment.
Cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs pipe and insulation around pipes and fixtures.
Installs insulation material around pipes and fixtures.
Determines and places equipment at the proper levels and points in the systems and joins, seals and tests joints, piping systems and equipment for proper pressures, leak-free joints and operation.
Investigates, locates, diagnoses trouble and repairs various building systems with high-and low-steam pressure system components, hot water tanks, heaters, steam boilers, steam distribution systems and auxiliary equipment.
Installs and repairs radiators, risers, expansion joints, pressure regulators, steam drip traps, pressure reducing valves, condensate pump gauges and thermostats.
Clears difficult stoppages in drainpipes.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on plumbing systems, sprinkler systems and steam distribution systems.
Works with other trades to ensure that all specifications, regulations and policies are met to ensure efficient completion of assigned projects.
Inspects and tests piping after repairs, alterations or additions, inspects job sites to identify environmental hazards that can limit the integrity of a pipe structure and coordinates remediation.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
S.
Citizenship required.
Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.
sss.
gov).
Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required.
Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background/security investigation results.
This is an emergency / mission-critical position.
You may be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays.
This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as described under QUALIFICATIONS below.
See QUALIFICATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION sections for other conditions of this position.
Qualifications To qualify for this WG-10 PIPEFITTER position you must demonstrate.
(1) the Screen Out AND (2) the six individual Job Elements (1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO DO PIPEFITTING WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION You must have a fundamental understanding of the pipefitter trade based on: (1) knowledge of various types of pipes and piping systems, (2) ability to apply pipefitting technical practices (3) ability to interpret and apply pipefitting instructions; and (4) ability to perform troubleshooting of piping systems At a minimum, your level of work must not require more than regular spot checks and/or guidance during progress and upon completion.
RESPONSIBILITY: Pipefitters in this position install, maintain, modify and repair new and existing high- and low-pressure piping systems, such as steam heat, steam generation, hydronic and hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, sanitary lines, gas lines and related equipment, such as flash and expansion tanks, condensate, vacuum and circulating pumps and radiators across agency facilities.
(2) JOB ELEMENTS: Describe duties you perform that show you have (at a minimum): Equipment - fundamental knowledge of pipefitting equipment and ability to perform routine pipefitter work with only normal supervision.
Technical Practices - ability to apply trade practices to perform common pipefitting tasks with only normal supervision.
Instructions - ability to read and interpret standard pipefitting guidelines and instructions and carry out routine pipefitting work with only normal supervision.
Measurement and Lay Out - ability tomeasure and lay out pipefitting materials and carry out routine pipefitting work with only normal supervision.
Tools - regular hands-on use of standard pipefitting tools to perform routine pipefitting work with only normal supervision.
Troubleshooting - ability to perform visual, audible, or mechanical checks of piping systems and execute basic tests to detect common piping problems with only normal supervision.
YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at FWS Qualifications Guide CONDITIONS OF POSITION Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance, and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements.
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to these conditions will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.
g.
, new to SSA and/or new to this series).
(1) This is an emergency / mission-critical position.
Youmay be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays.
(2) You may be required to report to or remain at a duty station to perform critical services when employees are generally excused for all or part of a workday in emergency conditions.
(3) You may be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions.
(4) Pipefitters in this position are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year around.
(5) Work is performed in a workshop and at job sites, where there may be exposure to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, air particulates, chemical fumes and hazards associated with power equipment.
(6) When working at job sites, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, bad smelling fumes and uncomfortable heat.
(7) May work in confined areas, which may be dusty, greasy, and dirty; may be subject to burns from hot water and steam while repairing leaks in high- and low-pressure steam piping and is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises and infections.
(8) Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places.
(9) May be subject to considerable physical exertion that includes standing for extended periods while operating machines, such as threading machines, press breaks, metal shears and the horizontal saw.
(10) You may be required to support other agency buildings to provide critical services to sustain the operational needs of agency buildings.
(11) Work requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling and arm movement, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds, working in cramped and awkward positions and lifting and bending when using hand and power tools.
(12) Heavy exertion and physical strength are required at frequent intervals to handle heavy and bulky parts and equipment; frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices.
(13) Pipefitters must understand and follow mandated safety procedures and wear mandated Personal Protective Equipment including earplugs, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, respirator, and any other gear required by higher-level supervisors.
(14) You may be required to wear a respirator and may be required to shave to ensure a proper fit.
(15) You may be required to wear a uniform while working at the duty station.
(16) Telework and Alternate Work Schedules are not authorized for this position; position is not authorized to be filled by outstationing.
Education This position does not have an educational requirement.
If you successfully completed training relevant to this trade and want to have it considered as part of your evaluation, list that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received.
Additional information Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
Selective Service: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law.
See www.
sss.
gov.
If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.
OTHER NOTES: See QUALIFICATIONS and CONDITIONS for information about qualifying for this position.
See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position.
This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement.
This is a bargaining unit position, represented by AFGE.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing; the Official Duty Station (ODS) is SSA-HQ in Woodlawn, Maryland.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Salary will be set in accordance with local pay provisions.
Position is on a full time / flex-time shift.
Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) and telework are not authorized for this position.
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.
g.
, new to SSA and/or new to this series).
Location of position: SSA-HQ / Woodlawn, Maryland Office of Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM) Office of Facilities and Logistics Management (OFLM) Office of Buildings Management (OBM) Division of Mechanical Maintenance (DMM) Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
(1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on responses to the Screen Out and Job Element questions in the online questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference is considered during this part of the evaluation.
Preview questions here: https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12325823 (2) Using that score, eligible applicants will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups: - Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and abilities - Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills and abilities - Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills and abilities (3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements.
RESUME - Describe duties you perform that describe how you meet the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS).
Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.
(See Priority Selection below.
) Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official.
You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.
PRIORITY SELECTION: Eligible, well-qualified ICTAPapplicants will receive the first consideration if appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS).
Qualified veterans' preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.
Qualified veterans' preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.
See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume - all applicants(SSA employees may use SSA-45) Certification(s) - if applicable SF-50 - recommended for applicants with federal status (current and former federal employees) Veterans' documents - if claimed ICTAP documents - if claimed Military Spouse documents - if claimed DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME - See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that show how you meet the Screen Out and Job Elements required for this position.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or describe experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements.
Include employer name, job title, work-schedule (full-time or number of hours per week), full start/stop dates (month/day/year) for each position and (if your position is or was federal) your federal pay scale and grade.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered.
If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
CERTIFICATIONS - not required for this position.
SF-50 - recommended for applicants with federal status.
VETERANS' DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service.
(*See below if still on active duty.
) This information must be provided to establish veterans' preference.
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act - submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date.
Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters.
Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date.
type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins.
Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) - currently no is eligible for CTAP.
ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) - only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
ICTAP does not apply if: - you voluntarily separated from federal employment (e.
g.
, resigned, retired or transferred out) OR - you were separated at the end of a term or temporary appointment OR - you were terminated for performance or conduct reasons OR - you have not received notice of separation OR - you have never held a federal position ICTAP-eligibles must provide: - written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and - most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent For more information see Career Transition (opm.
gov) Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
MILITARY SPOUSES - see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses - submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.
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Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) March 1, 2024,and must include: (1) responses to questionnaire (2) uploaded resume (SSA employees may use SSA-45) (3) uploaded certifications (if required) (4) other documents to support eligibility, if any (see Required Documents) The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes.
Answer all questions and follow instructions.
Your score will be based on your responses.
Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
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Staffing.
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g.
, highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Resume - all applicants(SSA employees may use SSA-45) Certification(s) - if applicable SF-50 - recommended for applicants with federal status (current and former federal employees) Veterans' documents - if claimed ICTAP documents - if claimed Military Spouse documents - if claimed DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME - See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
Your resume must describe duties you perform that show how you meet the Screen Out and Job Elements required for this position.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or describe experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements.
Include employer name, job title, work-schedule (full-time or number of hours per week), full start/stop dates (month/day/year) for each position and (if your position is or was federal) your federal pay scale and grade.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered.
If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
CERTIFICATIONS - not required for this position.
SF-50 - recommended for applicants with federal status.
VETERANS' DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service.
(*See below if still on active duty.
) This information must be provided to establish veterans' preference.
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act - submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date.
Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters.
Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date.
type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins.
Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) - currently no is eligible for CTAP.
ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) - only applies to competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
ICTAP does not apply if: - you voluntarily separated from federal employment (e.
g.
, resigned, retired or transferred out) OR - you were separated at the end of a term or temporary appointment OR - you were terminated for performance or conduct reasons OR - you have not received notice of separation OR - you have never held a federal position ICTAP-eligibles must provide: - written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and - most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent For more information see Career Transition (opm.
gov) Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
MILITARY SPOUSES - see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses - submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Military spouses The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Vacancies are open to All US Citizens.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing.
The Official Duty Stations (ODS) for this position is SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland.